Simple Overnight Oats
Servings: 4
This overnight oats recipe soaks rolled oats, chia seeds and ground flaxseed in almond milk with vanilla and maple syrup until creamy and spoonable. Make four jars at once, then mix things up with toppings like strawberry almond, blueberry or chocolate coconut.
Ingredients
Oat Base:
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Suggested toppings #1
- ¼ cup raw coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp raw almonds sliced
- 1 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1-2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Optional toppings #2
- 1-2 teaspoon strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ cup strawberries diced
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
Optional toppings #3
- 1-2 teaspoon blueberry jam
- ¼ cup blueberries fresh
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional toppings #4
- ½ banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
Instructions
- Stir together the oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, almond milk, vanilla and maple syrup in a bowl or jar.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir the oats and finish with your choice of topping combination before serving.
Notes
- Milk Swaps: Any unsweetened dairy-free milk works in place of the almond milk.
- Sweetener Swaps: Honey can replace the maple syrup in the oat base. For a vegan topping #4, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Protein Boost: Stir 1 scoop of homemade protein powder into the oat base, with an extra splash of milk to keep it creamy.
- Make Ahead: The oats keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir in a splash of milk if they get too thick, and add toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 182kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 153mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 121mg, Iron: 1mg
